Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2008. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 535xi | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 | 35 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 535xiMost complaints | 71 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system30
- Engine26
- Fuel/propulsion system24
- Tires18
- Power train18
- Air bags17
- Exterior lighting14
- Wheels13
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 1 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 11.8 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 535xi · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.8 | 9.4 | 11.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
1 campaigns cover the 535xi.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA recalls